Preface

It’s time to think about efficiency in Information Technology from a global standpoint. This means looking at all technologies in the data center and how they can be made more efficient, including the data centers themselves. This panoramic view is what I cover in Foundations of Green IT: Consolidation, Virtualization, Efficiency, and ROI in the Data Center.

Although all firms are looking at green and efficiency to varying degrees, what are the real compelling reasons to take on green-related work? I cover some interesting facts from a variety of groups that will shed some light on the reasons you must be considering improving efficiency in your IT environment.

IDC researched the following compelling reasons for consolidation virtualization: ...

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